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It\u2019s summer in the Grand Erie area, which means people need to be on the lookout for pesky mosquitoes and ticks. Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) sent out a media release on Thursday (August 6) reminding residents to be wary of insect bites this summer season. It also shared a few simple precautions to avoid illnesses carried by ticks and mosquitoes. These might include Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), and West Nile virus. GEPH says tick populations have increased in recent years, causing the risk of tick-borne illnesses to rise. Ticks are most commonly found in tall grass, wooded areas, and marshlands. To reduce the risk of tick bites, GEPH suggested five precautions residents should take: \u2022 Don\u2019t walk around barefoot or barelegged in tall grass. Instead, wear… <\/p>\n

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It\u2019s summer in the Grand Erie area, which means people need to be on the lookout for pesky mosquitoes and ticks. Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) sent out a media release on Thursday (August 6) reminding residents to be wary of insect bites this summer season. It also shared a few simple precautions to avoid illnesses carried by ticks and mosquitoes. These might include Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), and West Nile virus. GEPH says tick populations have increased in recent years, causing the risk of tick-borne illnesses to rise. Ticks are most commonly found in tall grass, wooded areas, and marshlands. To reduce the risk of tick bites, GEPH suggested five precautions residents should take: \u2022 Don\u2019t walk around barefoot or barelegged in tall grass. Instead, wear... <\/p>\n

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